Advantages of the Infor M3 x Shippingbo connector
Connecting Shippingbo to Infor M3 means building the indispensable bridge between the management rigor of your ERP and the reality of the logistics field. No more months-long carrier integration projects or error-prone manual re-entries. By connecting Infor M3 to our solution, you automate the descent of preparation orders and the instantaneous feedback of dispatch data. You maintain the integrity of your data in M3, while unlocking the speed of execution you need to satisfy your B2B and B2C customers.
5 key benefits of integration
Global Stock Visibility
Unify the vision of your stocks (multi-site, stores, web) to feed Infor M3 in real time and guarantee a promise of reliable availability everywhere.
Immediate Transport Connectivity
Access +150 carriers without modifying Infor M3, by automatically generating labels and customs documents during preparation.
Complex Flow Management
Manage your B2B (pallets, chartering) and B2C (parcels, relay points) flows with the same ease, thanks to fine-tuned order orchestration.
Industrial traceability
Ensure seamless traceability (batches, series, dates) from receipt to dispatch, with automatic feedback to M3.
Agile WMS optimization
Complement Infor M3 with a lightweight, mobile e-commerce WMS that guides your operators and accelerates flows without the heaviness of a conventional industrial WMS.
Your current logistics challenges with Infor M3
- The inertia of logistics processes
Infor M3’s native logistics workflows can be inflexible and unsuited to the speed demanded by e-commerce or rapid restocking. Our connector makes order fulfillment fluid: orders are processed as they come in, or in optimized waves, drastically reducing the time between order and dispatch (Time-to-Ship).
- The cost of integrating carriers
Integrating every carrier (DHL, UPS, Geodis, etc.) directly into Infor M3 is often a time-consuming and costly IT project. With ourtransport label printing module, you connect Infor M3 once to Shippingbo and gain instant access to the entire transport ecosystem, with automatic selection of the best provider.
- A fragmented view of stocks
In multi-warehouse environments typical of M3 users, having a consolidated, real-time view of the stock available for online sales is a challenge. Our OMS e-commerce centralizes this information and updates your sales channels in real time, avoiding overselling and marketplaces penalties.
- Lack of field KPIs
Extracting precise operational data (picking time, actual cost per parcel) from Infor M3 can be complex. By digitizing execution via our tools, you get precise dashboards on your logistics performance, enabling you to steer your business and make your operations more profitable.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Does the connector handle multi-site and international environments?
Yes, this is the core target of Infor M3 users. Our solution is designed to manage multi-warehouse and international flows. We can route orders to the most appropriate warehouse according to stock and destination, and generate shipping documents (CN23, Proforma) adapted to customs regulations, while consolidating data to your central M3 instance or local divisions.
How do you ensure traceability (Batches / Series) with Infor M3?
Traceability is critical for sectors using M3 (Fashion, Food, Pharma, Distribution). When receiving or preparing products in Shippingbo, batch/series numbers must be entered or scanned, depending on your rules. This data is validated in real time and automatically fed back into Infor M3 transactions, guaranteeing total compliance without manual effort.
Does integration require extensive custom development?
Our approach is designed to minimize the impact on your ERP. We use standardized data exchanges (API, XML, flat files via M3 ION or MEC) to communicate with Infor M3. We adapt to your existing order workflows (statuses, order types). The aim is to deploy a layer of logistics agility without jeopardizing the core of your information system.
Can we handle mixed flows (B2B pallets and B2C parcels)?
Absolutely. Infor M3 often handles large volumes. Shippingbo identifies the type of order from M3. If it’s a large B2B order, we generate pallet labels and transport documents for chartering. If it’s a B2C e-commerce order, we generate the parcel label (Colissimo, DPD…). Everything is controlled from a single interface.
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